I found the controls for Division 1 to be OK. But, they did feel a bit clunky. Like when trying to go from cover to cover, or trying to walk around a vehicle while in cover mode. Or say, being in cover mode, you wanted to switch sides, you'd press left or right bumper buttons on the controller.
Im used to playing with Splinter cell controls. They were smooth. They didnt feel clunky. When you wanted to switch sides, you'd just use your thumbstick to turn when in cover, as if you were walking freely.
Even the 1st watchdogs games controls were a lot smoother then divisions. It took me a while to get used to the new controls. But im not exactly young anymore either :P lol. But when wanting to switch which way you are facing when in cover mode, i dont think you should have to press a button to do that. To walk around the corner to go to another cover spot in reach, maybe, but not to change direction in which way you are looking.
That was my only real gripe with the game really. Well, that and the endless grind and a CHANCE to get some good equipment. Otherwise, i loved the game, i loved the story telling in it. Not to mention the visuals. Just hope there will be improvements for No.2